US: 2 injured as small plane crashes in Renton
Aug 01, 2023, at 02:41 pm
At least two people were hurt as a small plane crashed at Renton Municipal Airport in Renton city of the USA on Monday.
Canada: Manitoba govt announces Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Aug 01, 2023, at 04:42 am
Winnipeg (MB)/IBNS: Committed to conserving and enhancing fish and wildlife, Canada's Manitoba government this year has approved $473,000 for new projects through the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF), Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt announced last week
Cultural Clash: New York Sikh officer’s quest for Turban and beard in police uniform
Jul 31, 2023, at 02:15 am
In a disheartening incident, a Sikh New York state trooper was denied his right to grow facial hair for his wedding, despite a state law in 2019 that mandated employers to accommodate attire or grooming obligations based on religious beliefs.
Canada: Six die as small plane crashes in Calgary
Jul 31, 2023, at 12:24 am
At least six people died after a small plane crashed in the mountainous region of Calgary in Canada on Saturday, police said.
Eligible Canadians to receive newly enhanced workers benefit today
Jul 29, 2023, at 03:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: As part of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), eligible Canadians will reportedly receive their first automatic advance payments on Friday from the revenue agency.
Canadians rank Justin Trudeau as least effective PM: Report
Jul 27, 2023, at 11:00 pm
In a recent opinion poll, Justin Trudeau, Canada’s current Prime Minister, has been rated the least effective leader in the last half-century, according to a significant portion of Canadian citizens.
Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveils new cabinet team
Jul 27, 2023, at 03:08 am
Toronto/IBNS: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday unveiled a new cabinet team during a ceremony at Rideau Hall with a renewed focus on economic priorities, like housing bringing in several new faces and giving a handful of ministers with new roles.
Indo-Canadian Shuvaloy Majumdar wins crucial Canadian House of Commons seat
Jul 26, 2023, at 09:56 pm
Indian-origin Conservative candidate Shuvaloy Majumdar, better known as Shuv, won a prestigious seat in the House of Commons that was once represented by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to reshuffle his cabinet
Jul 26, 2023, at 04:49 am
Toronto/IBNS: Expecting an impending cabinet shuffle to take place as early as Wednesday Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly called ministers back to Ottawa for meetings.
US: Three wounded in Kirkland shooting
Jul 25, 2023, at 02:46 pm
San Francisco: At least three people were wounded in an overnight shooting at Kirkland, U.S. state of Washington, police said on Monday.
US: Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding mishap
Jul 25, 2023, at 02:29 pm
A former White House chef, who was working for the Obama family, was found dead in a pond on the south shore of Martha’s Vineyard, media reports said. The Obamas own an estate in the area.
Retired Canadian Police officer arrested for illegally helping China
Jul 24, 2023, at 04:58 am
A 60-year-old Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer named William Majcher has been arrested for allegedly helping China, police said on Saturday.
US official flags national security fears over Chinese autonomous vehicle firms operating in America
Jul 24, 2023, at 04:40 am
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Thursday said his agency has national security concerns over Chinese autonomous vehicle companies operating in the American market.
US: Deadly arson attack in Mexico bar killing 11 in Retaliatory Fire
Jul 23, 2023, at 09:21 am
Man was expelled from a bar in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico, for his inappropriate behavior towards women.
US: Fire breaks out near Phoenix Airport
Jul 21, 2023, at 09:34 pm
Washington: A massive fire, caused by the explosion of propane tanks, has broken out near the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the US state of Arizona, with over 100 firefighters fighting the flames, the Phoenix fire department said.
Kevin Mitnick, who was once world's 'most-wanted' hacker, dies at 59
Jul 21, 2023, at 01:45 pm
Kevin Mitnick, who was once considered as one of the world's most wanted computer hackers, has died after fighting against pancreatic cancer for 14 months.
Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos in 2023 to test positive for West Nile virus
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:22 am
Toronto/IBNS: Confirmation of one batch of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been received by Toronto Public Health (TPH), a news release said.
US: 3-year-old shoots an kills one-year-old sister in California
Jul 18, 2023, at 03:40 pm
A three-year-old boy has shot dead his one-year-old sister in the US state of California, media reports said.
Man stabbed brutally at New York's Times Square subway station
Jul 17, 2023, at 08:40 am
New York/IBNS: A man was stabbed in the chest at Manhattan's busiest subway station on Saturday evening.
Massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska Peninsula, triggering tsunami warning
Jul 17, 2023, at 05:44 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Today, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted the Alaska Peninsula region, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
US:Four killed in mass shooting in Georgia
Jul 17, 2023, at 12:11 am
Washington: At least 4 people were killed in a mass shooting in the US state of Georgia, authorities said.
Four killed in mass shooting in US's Georgia
Jul 16, 2023, at 02:49 pm
Washington/IBNS/UNI: Four people were killed in a mass shooting in the U.S. state of Georgia, authorities said.
Jul 15, 2023, at 03:14 pm
A New York man was sentenced today to life in prison on one count of conspiracy to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and five substantive counts of providing material support to ISIS in the forms of personnel, including himself, Australian citizen Jake Bilardi and others, as well as services, weapons, property and equipment, and false documentation and identification, all between January 2013 and June 2017, when the defendant was arrested in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
U.S. FDA approves first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive
Jul 14, 2023, at 03:30 pm
Los Angeles: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy, which is the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the United States without a prescription.
US woman offers USD 5,000 referral bonus to anyone who finds her a husband
Jul 14, 2023, at 03:01 pm
A US woman, who is fed up with being single, is offering a hefty “referral bonus” to anyone who successfully finds her a groom, media reports said.
US President Joe Biden visits Finland amid protest
Jul 14, 2023, at 02:20 pm
Helsinki: Amid rowdy street protests, U.S. President Joe Biden concluded his visit to Finland on Thursday, but failed to address the latest NATO ally's insecurity over fear of the U.S. domestic political uncertainty.
Canada: Olivia Chow takes office as Mayor of Toronto
Jul 14, 2023, at 04:37 am
Toronto/IBNS: Following the certification of the election on June 28, Mayor-elect Olivia Chow was declared as a Mayor of Toronto after the Declaration of Office administered by City Clerk John D. Elvidge.
Canada: British Columbia declares state of emergency for Stikine region
Jul 12, 2023, at 04:26 am
Vancouver/IBNS: A state of emergency for the unincorporated Stikine region was declared by the province of British Columbia in response to the ongoing wildfire situation and expansion of campfire bans throughout the province.
Jul 11, 2023, at 03:38 am
Toronto/IBNS: The newest Toronto For All Anti-Islamophobia Campaign was officially launched Monday at Nathan Phillips Square with guidance from a Community Advisory Council and the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
Jul 09, 2023, at 09:14 pm
An American couple has claimed they were charged nearly $30,000 for an Uber ride in Costa Rica that should actually have been $55,media reports said.